girl or boy · japanese
Rei
say it ray
What Rei means
- Japanese lovely (麗), bell (鈴), or gratitude/courtesy (礼)
How popular it is
Its use is rising over the last ten years.
- no. 2824 in England & Wales (2024)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Names with a similar meaning
Grace Naomi Astrid Beau Bonnie Bella Kevin Juan Frida Lana Arabella Mackenzie
Rei in stories
- Sailor Moon: Rei Hino, the shrine maiden Sailor Mars
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Rei Ayanami, the quiet blue-haired Eva pilot